independence day

The last time director Roland Emmerich talked about 'Independence Day 2,' original franchise star Will Smith was not going to be involved. At all. He was "too expensive," a "marquee name" who would be "too much." But a few months (and some time to think about the bomb that was 'After Earth') can make all the difference in the world -- it looks like Smith may end up jo

Roland Emmerich may be on his press tour for 'White House Down,' but he can't stop talking about ‘Independence Day 2.’ He already broke the news that Will Smith won't be returning, but now for some good news: Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman will be back to battle aliens.

Will Smith protecting the earth from aliens seems like a no-brainer, but not so fast, says director Roland Emmerich -- it looks like the summer blockbuster star won't be returning for 'Independence Day 2.'

Fox has begun slot-calling their summer schedule for the next two years, which makes them conservative compared to Marvel and Sony. 'Independence Day 2' has officially been dated for July 3, 2015, among other changes and updates to their schedule.

This Fourth of July, Albany's Empire State Plaza was packed to the brim with local residents who came out to celebrate our country's birthday and independence. Two big features of the night were a killer performance by Tommy James and The Shondells and of course the fireworks! Check out photos of both after the jump!

What did you do on Independence Day? Oh yea, well I spent my day saving lives from rouge fire works!

Today is the 4th of July, the day we celebrate our Independence with fireworks, bar-b-ques, and family. Before you begin to celebrate the 4th either at the Empire State Plaza or a friends house, take our trivia test about the 4th of July, then impress your friends with some great knowledge.

From the 1996 film 'Independence Day', where aliens are threatening to take over the world, Bill Pullman's character who is the President of the United States gives a moving speech to take back Earth. If any of the candidates running for President in November give a speech like this, I guarantee a victory. Have a great 4th of July.